• CameronDev@programming.dev
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    2 months ago

    I want a fiat 500 sized EV, but it costs $50k in Aus. That’s $5k more than an BYD Atto3. Also, never even heard of the 500e, so they haven’t really marketed it very well.

  • Steve@communick.news
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    2 months ago

    Is the demand low, or were the expectations unrealistic?
    Nobody likes to blame their own estimates I guess.

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      2 months ago

      Demand for an electric Fiat 500 is massive. I hate them but fuck me that’s a unique car and perfect for the European market

      Demand for a Fiat 500 at that fuckin price however, is very, very liw

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    Price for a much bigger Fiat 600 hybrid is 24k EUR, a Fiat 500e is 30k. You get less range, less space and at current electricity prices you pay more if you charge at home than you would with a if paid for gas for the 600.

    Why would anybody want that?! If they were 20k it might be interesting but they want 200% profit margins just because EV and then act surprised nobody wants it. Fuck them.